Date: Friday, April 25, 2025, 1:30pm-4:30pm (CDT)
Instructor: Jennifer Dins
Skill Level: Confident beginner
Class Description: This class will explore 3D techniques traditionally used in pottery and ceramics. Using strips of texturized metal clay, I will teach you how to weave a pattern and put it together in an optional “frame” and a bail to create a unique pendant. Heavier weaves can be used to create an entire piece, while lighter weaves can be added as elements. Both lump and paper clay will be demonstrated, giving you options on how to best approach this project.
Project Completion: Students will not have enough time complete the entire project during the class time.
Materials Kit: Enough material for one pendant (20 grams .999 ART CLAY, shaped clay cutter, straight line cutter).
Domestic US shipping included. (Please contact instructor directly to arrange for international or expedited shipping fees.)
(Materials kit is included in price when "Zoom/Kit combo" or "Kit only" option is selected.*)
Required Tools:
- Sharpie
- Side cutters (flush)
- Brass brush
- Fine tweezers
- Chain nose pliers
- Round nose pliers
- Flat nose pliers
- Nylon pliers
- Needle files
- Center finder
- Circle template
- Solder pick
- Magnifying glasses (as needed)
- Patina (indicate type) LOS and or Black Max
- Fine paintbrush
- Fluffy brush
- Glazed ceramic tile
- Basic metal clay set up: roller, non stick work surface, 10 playing cards or depth measuring slats, scalpel or Xacto knife, fine paintbrush, fluffy paintbrush, fine paintbrush, sanding sponges and straight salon boards (nail file) of different grits, cup of water, release agent (cool slip, olive oil), piece of saran wrap/cling film.
- Drying set-up such as a mug warmer, food dehydrator or kitchen oven.
- Texture plates
- Shape template of desired shape.
- Needle tool or awl
- Butane torch
*Note: You must choose either a Zoom or Zoom/Kit combo to receive written instructions. Kits will begin to ship April 7, 2025, unless otherwise arranged with instructor.
Zoom Recordings will be available for viewing until May 7, 2025. Additional time may be purchased ($12) by selecting the "Extend viewing time" option above.